FYI -- use the Walthers web page Jim provided below -- the Proto MAX couplers are currently out of stock @Walthers in the 20 pair pack. But that web page is for the pack of four pair. And it's currently on sale for $ 3.98 per pack (enough for four cars).
Sent from my iPad On Mar 6, 2013, at 2:39 PM, "Jim Kindraka" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > --- In [email protected], "ctxmf74" <ctxm@...> wrote: > > > > Hi Bob, Are the Walthers HO coupler metal or plastic? Do they have draft > > gear or shank length options or do they come as just one version? > > Anyone done any strength test of them in long trains? > > I need to order a pair and check them out I guess. I don't have any > > problems with KD 802's but I'm always looking for better/cheaper ways to > > build models ....DaveBranum > Dave: > They are not all that hard to look up yourself: > http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/920-6001 > What boB didn't mention is the Walthers couplers have the magic ingredient in > S scale... They are dirt cheap. If you watch for sales you can get 20 pair > for 20 bucks. Worth taking the risk for all your other questions... > > For the record, I use 802's and the Walthers Protomax and have never had any > coupler separation issues with either. I have some models still equipped > with Kadee #5 couplers from my (very) early days. A couple of the #5's have > broken on heavy trains, but so few I would never consider replacing them 'en > masse'. If one breaks, I upgrade that particular car. If it happens once > a year, that's a lot... > > Jim Kindraka > Plymouth, WI > > >
